Sr Buyer & Procurement Project Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Monfalcone; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Peer recognition

Hybrid work

Canteen

Performance bonus

Welfare plan

Employee assistance program

Learning and development

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Monfalcone, Italy, seeks a Senior Buyer & Procurement Project Specialist to manage procurement of mechanical components for manufacturing locations. You will negotiate pricing and delivery terms, process purchase orders, and oversee supplier relationships to meet project needs.

The role is hybrid with 3 days on-site weekly and up to 15% travel in EMEA. Italian fluency and English at C1 are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business & Economics.
• 10+ years of procurement experience within international industries with complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain processes and economic skills.
• Travel up to 15% within EMEA.
• Fluent in Italian and English (C1).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, place and administer purchase orders with suppliers worldwide.
• Lead procurement strategy for components and equipment.
• Manage supplier relationship reviews with key suppliers and senior leadership.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and internal partners to ensure supply continuity.
• Identify cost improvements and expedite material deliveries to support manufacturing schedules.
• Interface between project teams and supply chain organization.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Financial analysis

Supply chain knowledge

Italian language

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business & Economics

Job description

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About The Role

As Senior Buyer & Procurement Project Specialistyou will manage the successful procurement of items and complex equipment for specific manufacturing locations. You will deal with a variety of commodities, primarily mechanical, sush as machined components, fabricated parts, mechanical assemblies, and related equipment that supports both manufacturing and project execution activities. You will negotiate pricing, delivery, terms and conditions to satisfy financial, quality and delivery requirements with suppliers. You will process and approve purchase orders within limits of authority. You will oversee procurement activities during the pre-purchase order (PO), PO placement, PO administration and execution with the support of Project Management personnel. You will report to the APX Manager, Project Sourcing & Procurement and be located in Monfalcone (IT). This is a hybrid position that requires 3 days on-site per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate, place and administer purchase orders with suppliers worldwide.
• You will lead decision-making, strategy implementation for procurement of components and equipment.
• Lead regular supplier relationship management reviews with necessary and strategic suppliers, engaging teams and senior leadership.
• Develop working relationships with suppliers and internal partners to maintain sources of supply. Identify standard engineering, quality and administrative issues, assisting with resolution to fulfill internal and external procurement requirements.
• Identify and obtain cost improvements of purchased materials and services.
• You will expedite material deliveries to ensure you maintain manufacturing schedules supportin the dedicated Team
• Interface between project teams including project management and engineering and the supply chain organization
• Maintain a comprehensive commodity strategy to improve Total Cost of Ownership, while ensuring supply continuity through identification and mitigation of current and emerging risks and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or in Business & Economics
• 10+ years of relevant experience in procurement activities and supplier management within international industries with complex engineering or construction projects
• In-depth manufacturing, financial, and economic skills
• In-depth knowledge of Supply Chain processes and products in a matrix organization
• Ability to travel up to 15% within EMEA
• Fluent in Italian and C1 proficiency in English

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The gross base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be €51,800 to €64,900 per year.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in Italy can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Peer-to-peer recognition program
• Hybrid work options
• Canteen
• Performance bonus
• Welfare Plan
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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